Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer

Location Basildon
Job type: Contract
Salary: £29.52PH Umbrella (after 13 weeks the rate will increase to £35.65 in line with AWR)
Contact name: Vicki Martinson

Contact email: vmartinson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 56304
Published: 28 days ago
Duration: 11 Months
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2025 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

Position Description:

  • VA engineers are responsible for establishing and delivering the fundamental layout of vehicles including the dimensions; mass balance; occupant positions and accommodation and the mechanical arrangement with geometrical compatibility.

  • VA are the first engineering team involved in the programme and involvement continues to Job#1 and beyond.

Skills Required:

  • Excellent project and people management skills, with tenacity in resolving issues

  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills; ability to interface with senior management

  • Ability to resolve complex, multi-dimensional problems and present solutions with clarity

Skills Preferred:

  • Knowledge of FEDE, PLM, CAE, CAD, Auros - E2KS and Digital Buck tools

  • CATIA abilities

Experience Required:

  • Delivery of vehicle programs

Experience Preferred:

  • Knowledge of commercial vehicle variants / configurations preferred

Education Required:

  • Degree in Engineering discipline